- Family: 3 sons - Mark, Teddy, John. 2 Brothers - Eli and Edward. 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild.
- In 1994, Pulitzer Prize in poetry for 'The Simple Truth,' a collection of his poems.
- In 2011, named 'Poet Laureate' of the United States of America.
- Teaching: Cal. State Fresno, (1958-1992). Professor Emeritus after retirement.
- Education: B.A. Degree, Wayne University (Wayne State). M.F.A. Degree, University of Iowa, 1957.
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